VIPets Dog Walking and Pet Sitting

Hello! My name is Lesley, and I run VIPets Dog Walking and Pet Sitting! It’s nice to virtually meet you 🙂

If you’re the type of person who believes your pets are just furry or feathered members of your family, then you are in good company! Over my adult life I have been surrogate mum to two ginger tom cats, one black and white cat, two budgies, countless fish, a boxer cross and a black lab. We currently care for our beloved silver tabby Eleanor and rag-doll cat Hendrix.

I have always felt a deep connection with animals and I’m of the firm belief that a house is not a home without a pet. When I was a child I would actively seek out and find other people’s pets to spend time with as well as our own, I was known around the neighbourhood as the “kid that comes over to play with our dog.” The walk to and from school was an adventure of sharing my lunch with any furry creature that would let me pat them for a while. The child in me is ecstatic we grew up to play with dogs and cats every day for a living 🙂

I believe all creatures deserve equal care and to be shown the utmost consideration so I follow a fully plant-based diet. I feel a deep sense of responsibility as the caretakers of our planet to ensure all creatures who dwell here are treated with dignity and care and given the respect they deserve at all times. In the past I have been a volunteer at Orana Park and also with the Cat’s Protection League. I currently volunteer as an ambulance driver with the SPCA and at Dogwatch, working to find homes for abandoned pound dogs.

My ultimate goal is to provide the best possible replacement for you when you can’t be there for your furry and feathered family members. Whether you work long hours or you’re just about to embark on a whirlwind journey round the world for a month (jealous!), let me stand in for you when you can’t be there so you have one less thing to feel guilty about.

Free Trial

If we sound like a good fit for you and your furry family, then please feel free to take advantage of our completely free trial of our dog walking services to make sure. You can also book a meet and greet here, or call Lesley now on 03 381 0009 or 021 134 8094.

Testimonials

"It was obvious when we got home that the boys had a lot of fun while we were away and were extremely well looked after, not to mention a super clean and tidy house to come home to. I couldn't recommend anyone more highly than Lesley and Todd to look after your pets, home or whatever is special to you when you are away."